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Updated Ecuador and Galapagos Entry Requirements
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As of February 11th, 2022, Ecuador has relaxed entry requirements for Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Updated Ecuador and Galapagos Entry Requirements
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As of December 1, 2021, Ecuador has implemented new entry requirements for Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Updated Galapagos Entry Requirements
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Galapagos has effectively reached 100% vaccination status. In order to protect the remarkable gains made in the islands, the government has tightened entry requirements to protect against spread of COVID variants.
Galapagos Islands: Open for Travel & Leading Safety Standards
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While many destinations remain off limits to travelers right now, the awe-inspiring Galapagos Islands are open to visitors and setting a high bar for COVID safety. That bar is about to go up a notch: new entry requirements go into effect at the end of August.
Happy Birthday Charles Darwin
Today would have been Charles Darwin’s 212th birthday. Perhaps no scientist has changed how we think about the natural world more than Darwin with the publication of his 1859 seminal work: On the Origins of Species.
Join Galapagos Conservation Trust for the first ever Galapagos Day Webinar
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On behalf of our friends at Galapagos Conservation Trust, we cordially invite you to the first ever Galapagos Day Webinar, Thursday, October 22nd.
Greetings from Galapagos - an update from Greg Estes
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Greetings from Galapagos, where I am writing this from my house in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. My wife and I have been spending the past 7 weeks enjoying our house and the quiet. To pass the time and alleviate anxiety we garden, bird-watch (our house overlooks a lagoon and we walk by the beach on our way to town), talk to our children in Canada by skype, do jigsaw puzzles, watch movies, read and ….repeat.
At home, but not bored
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My personal experience with what is going on outside my gates is limited as all trips out must be essential. Because of earthquakes and eruptions, my Quito pantry is stocked with 3 weeks of food at all times. I even found about a dozen N95 masks around my house and a couple of boxes of vinyl gloves so I was already set.
Galapagos Update
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Following the closure of the Galapagos National Park and the suspension of all flights to and from the islands, We’re happy to report that all guests have safely left Galapagos. The crew is busy ensuring that INTEGRITY will be ready to welcome guests as soon as authorities deem it safe to travel.
Galapagos and COVID-19
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INCA and INTEGRITY remain committed to guest safety and security during the worldwide novel coronavirus outbreak.
Sierra Negra eruption captured on video
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During a recent Western Cruise, INCA's lead naturalist Richard Polatty captured spectacular footage of Sierra Negra's eruption on the island of Isabela.
Galápagos guests observe volcanic eruptions on two islands
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Guests aboard INTEGRITY's western route are currently observing Mother Nature in all her fury as eruptions create spectacular displays on the islands of Fernandina and Isabela.
Yoga and Wellness in Galapagos | October 25th 2018
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Renowned yoga and meditation teacher, longtime friend, and former INCA traveler, Phyllis Pilgrim will be leading a special Galápagos wellness adventure this coming October. If you enjoy yoga, meditation, and other mindful practices and would love to experience Galápagos in a new and more profound way, please join us for this unique adventure.
190 Giant Tortoises released on Santa Fé
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In the early morning hours of April 17th 2017, a team comprised of Galápagos National Park rangers, Galapagos Conservancy scientists, and volunteers released 190 captive-reared tortoises on the island of Santa Fé.
2016's Alternative to the Holiday Routine: Go Wild
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Can’t face another holiday dinner with the in-laws? Does the thought of another green bean casserole or your boorish cousin trigger the holiday blues? Break with tradition, grab the kids, and fill your holidays with the gift of travel. And your in-laws—you could always invite them along.
INCA helps USA TODAY dispel five Galapagos myths
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INCA President Bill Roberson recently sat down with Everett Potter writing for USA TODAY and discussed five myths many potential visitors have about the Galapagos. In this edition of our Newsletter, Bill expands on his original responses to help dispel the five most common misconceptions potential visitors have about a visit to the Galapagos.
The mercurial charm of the marine iguana
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Originally described by Darwin as "disgusting clumsy lizards" as well as "imps of darkness", the Marine Iguana is unique to the Galápagos and the only lizard adapted to foraging in the sea. On any INCA Galapagos cruise, you'll see a number of marine iguana subspecies on both eastern and western itineraries.
What's next for tortoises in 2016?
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The Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative is a project undertaken by Galapagos Conservancy in partnership with the Galapagos National Parks Directorate and the Charles Darwin Foundation.
Galápagos Fur Seals vs. Sea Lions: What's in a name?
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The world of Pinnipeds (carnivorous, fin-footed, semi-aquatic marine mammals) is divided into walrus (odobenidae), seals (phocidae) and sea lions (otariidae). The Galápagos Fur Seal however is not a true seal. It would be more accurately described as a Galapagos fur sea-lion. So why call it a seal and what's the difference?